Ireland News in English

January 7, 2026

AI Generated Audio News Capsule

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Good morning! It’s 7th January, and here’s your Ireland daily news capsule.

Venezuela to turn over 50 million barrels of oil to the US, impacting China’s supply.

Ministers defend M50 toll hike amid criticism and rising crash rates on the motorway.

Corporation tax revenue surged 17 percent last year, reaching nearly €33 billion.

Almost 200 schools in Northern Ireland closed due to icy conditions and weather warnings.

Taoiseach Martin emphasizes EU engagement with China to resolve trade tensions.

Maduro opponent Machado pledges to return to Venezuela to contest upcoming elections.

Teacher calls for a ban on AI apps that could endanger children online.

UK faces heavy snow as weather warnings lead to over 1,000 school closures.

Four men remanded in custody following a series of car thefts in County Sligo.

HSE App downloaded over 200,000 times since its launch, showing strong public interest.

National Allergy Strategy proposed to potentially save lives, according to a senator.

Cork City appoints Simon Grayson as advisor to the board in a strategic move.

Angela Scanlon follows Ryan Tubridy off the air at Virgin Radio UK amid changes.

Inflation in Ireland estimated at 2.7 percent, continuing to pressure families and workers.

Death notice for John Lawlor from Ballinasloe, Galway, announced.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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